Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence:
The _____ in the vase is a gladiolus.
Option D: “flower” makes the sentence a meaningful one. It means, “The flower that is kept in the vase is a species called gladiolus.” Hence, this is the correct option.
Option A: flue refers to a chimney made in factories from where the smoke escapes. This is irrelevant in the given case. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: “floral” is the quality of being related to flowers or depicting flowers. For example, “A floral design”, “A floral pattern”. It is used as an adjective and does not provide the given sentence with any meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: “flour” is ground grain powder. “flour in a vase” does not make any sense, and thus is irrelevant. Hence, this option is incorrect.